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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Tilford react to Mary's visit?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Happily.
(c) Warily.
(d) Joyously.

2. What has happened to Mary's vow?
(a) She will start tomorrow.
(b) She is thinking it over.
(c) She has followed through on it.
(d) She has abandoned it.

3. Who does Mary claim to have mistreated her?
(a) Mrs. Mortar.
(b) Sara.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Karen and Martha.

4. How many acts are in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

5. How have the witnesses viewed the inappropriate behavior?
(a) With a telescope.
(b) Through an open window.
(c) Through a keyhole.
(d) Through a crack in a door.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what work of fiction can Mary's actions be compared?

2. Who raised Mary?

3. What does Mary symbolize in the play?

4. When is Mary to be taken back to school?

5. What do Karen and Martha decide about Mary?

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